Tell me about the outfit you are wearing – who are you cosplaying and how did you decide to pick this particular character ?
Squall from Final Fantasy 8. I decided to make a new Final Fantasy costume, and particularly liked the design of the coat and weapon. I had an idea for making the gunblade interior light up, so I actually started with his weapon.
Tell me about the process of making your outfit – was it easier or tougher than you imagine it to be ?
Working with pleather is never very fun, and sewing fur to pleather is a lot worse. However, the Jacket came together really well, and I learned a lot about making my own belts and belt buckles from this project. The weapon was the most difficult, working with EL wire to create the lighted section within the lion.
How did you get started cosplaying and what got you interested ?
Originally I saw a documentary at my college that a film student had made about cosplay, and decided to try it.
What are the con did you first attended and what’s your favorite con that you’ve attended so far and why ?
Anime Expo 2005
What does cosplay mean to you ?
It is a highly creative, hands on way to have a fun experience with other people that have the same interests in anime or games.
If you had unlimited funds/technology/time, what is your dream cosplay ?
Probably one of the giant monsters from a Miyazaki movie.
